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Lack of crochet instruction details and errors will add to confusion for a new crocheter. Having overlooked instruction details myself, I have a great appreciation for everyone who writes and shares a crochet pattern. This is a tip that becomes second nature to seasoned crocheters, which may be why it is not always included in the instructions. If your pattern lacks telling you to join or chain, keep the following in mind.

By default, you join at the end of a round. Pictures are a good way to see what is supposed to be done if you think that joining is not correct.

By default, you chain ?? amount to get to the next row/round. Traditional crochet instructions tell you to CH 1 for a Single Crochet, CH 2 for a Half Double Crochet and CH 3 for a Double Crochet.

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Teresa - Thank you for your tips, videos and blog! For the new year I resolved to learn a practical craft and after doing some research I settled on Crochet. I am not very "quick" at learning handicrafts, so I knew this would be a challenge. I picked up 2 simple books from the craft store to learn stitches, but have supplemented it with your great youtube videos. I have a LONG way to go, but I have found this to be enjoyable and personally satisfying. Thank you again for giving me the resources to learn this craft. I am excited to continue to learn, and maybe someday be a crochet pro! Thank you Teresa!

Hi TeresaHappy New Year and I wanted to say thanks so much for all your instructional videos. I taught myself to crochet in June and when I'd get stuck on the written instructions, I'd check out your videos and have become a crochet addict! It's great pain therapy. Hope you get a chance to check out my projects :)Yarns, threads and dropped stitchesStay inspired!MichelleExpand your mind ~ visit Brain Angles

Extended or Long Double Crochet - This is where you will work a double crochet several stitches below the row you are on. You will need to pull up on the stitch and allow for some additional yarn, so the stitch does not sag.

Multiple: 4
You will add 4 chains for each segment of the pattern stitch that you want to add to the width.

Example: If you want to make a baby afghan with a size I/5.5mm crochet hook, 4-ply yarn, you will chain 108. This will give you an estimated width of 34 inches.

Ch 31Row 1: DC in 3rd CH from hook, DC in next CH, *CH 1, SK 1 CH, 1 DC in EA of next 3 CH. Continue across from * for width of pattern.

Drop Stitch - The drop stitch will be worked below the two previous row of shell stitches. Wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook 2 rows below, between the shell stitches, pull the yarn up. Repeat one more time for a total of 5 loops on the hook.

Row 1: DC in the 4th CH from the hook, DC in the next CH, Skip 4 chains, in the next CH(5th chain) work *2DC, CH1, 2DC, SK 4 CH's, Repeat from * across for the width, 1 DC in ea of the last 2 chains.

Row 2: CH 2, DC in the next DC, work *2DC, CH1, 2DC in the next CH 1 Space. Repeat from * across for the width, 1 DC in ea of the last 2 DC.